Calgary man charged in downtown bank robberies

A police vehicle is shown at Calgary Police Service headquarters in Calgary, Alta., on April 9, 2020. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

A Calgary man is facing charges in connection with two downtown bank robberies.

The first robbery happened at an ATB Financial in the 100 block of Eighth Avenue S.W. on Monday at 11:20 a.m.

Police say the suspect gave the bank teller a note requesting money and implied he was in possession of a gun.

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The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Then, at 11:50 a.m., a Scotiabank in the 500 block of Fourth Street S.E. was targeted.

Again, the suspect gave the teller a robbery note. However, this time the bank employee told the man to leave, and he exited without any money.

Police were able to locate a suspect shortly after in the East Village.

The 34-year-old is facing two counts of robbery.

“This is a great example showcasing the swift actions of our officers which resulted in the arrest and apprehension,” said Staff Sgt. Kurt Jacobs in a news release.

“These incidents can often leave victims and the public feeling fearful, so we are pleased to have taken the suspect into custody quickly following the incidents.”

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call police at 403-266-1234.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.